Crediting unsuitable weather conditions in Philadelphia, the world of MLB couldn’t enjoy a Halloween special World Series game on 31st October. However, former New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia and his family’s extremely popular Halloween traditions didn’t face any interruption and their Halloween plans continued like they always do.
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The lefty pitcher, who concluded his career with over 3,000 strikeouts and a long list of accolades, celebrates a grand Halloween every year with the rest of his family. He uploaded a picture that includes his wife, and four kids, with all the members specially dressed for Halloween.
CC Sabathia and his family’s Halloween tradition continue…
Similarly, this year as well, the special Sabathia Halloween tradition continued with a build-up. Before his ultimate family picture reached the media, CC uploaded a tweet saying, “#SabathiaHalloween loading…👻🎃💀”
#SabathiaHalloween loading…👻🎃💀
— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) October 31, 2022
Shortly after, the 2007 American League Cy Young Award winner uploaded the 2022 Halloween image on his Instagram handle.
The Sabathia’s do not miss on Halloween pic.twitter.com/MpCysll3vm
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) November 1, 2022
Analogous to their annual celebrations, Jomboy Media uploaded an image of the family with the caption, “The Sabathia’s do not miss on Halloween.”
Moreover, before the Sabathia family picture broke ground, YES Network tweeted
saying, “Wonder what @CC_Sabathia and his family have in store for Halloween this year… #SabathiaHalloween”This is how the rest of the MLB pitcher’s fanbase reacted to Sabathia’s Halloween tradition continuation:
CC looks hilarious
— Bitcoin Rush (@Cwhite57613840) November 1, 2022
this is incredible
— Joseph Gonzalez (@Acehardlight98) November 1, 2022
They really don't, they bring it every year 👻
— Lucas (@puro18) November 1, 2022
Wonder what @CC_Sabathia and his family have in store for Halloween this year… #SabathiaHalloween
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) October 31, 2022
Can’t wait to see what the Sabathia’s do for Halloween. Amber be showing tf out!
— Big Red ♥️ (@fyeredblasian) October 26, 2022
Can someone explain to me why the MLB scheduled this post season like a Spirit Halloween lease and are trying to wrap everything up by the 31st?@Jomboy_ @lindseyadler @CC_Sabathia
— Matt Anello (@Jello224) October 18, 2022
Some images from previous Halloween celebrations of CC’s family:
Happy Halloween #sabathiahalloween pic.twitter.com/QWcICbPDBJ
— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) October 31, 2017
#SabathiaHalloween pic.twitter.com/9z7pDTRAgl
— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) November 1, 2021
#XmanCommandCenter: Dr. Carter's School for the gifted! #SabathiaHalloween #HappyHalloween #TrickorTreat #CCandy 🍭👻🎃 pic.twitter.com/r1DSF5I8XA
— CCandy Clothing (@CCandyClothing) November 1, 2015
Notably, CC Sabathia announced his retirement from the MLB after the 2019 American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros.
CC’s former alcohol addiction and his story of coming out of it
Back in 2015, CC officially announced that he was checking himself into an alcohol treatment center to tackle his alcohol addiction problem that started affecting his life, his relationships, and his professional career with the New York Yankees. Recently, the pitcher completed seven years of sobriety.
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Blessed to celebrate 7 years of sobriety to this day. Seven years ago, I made a decision to improve every aspect of my life. To be a better teammate, father, husband, and friend. Im so thankful to have overcome alcohol dependency and live a healthy life. To many more years 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/a6PzAAD686
— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) October 5, 2022
He uploaded a tweet and said, “Blessed to celebrate 7 years of sobriety to this day. Seven years ago, I made a decision to improve every aspect of my life. To be a better teammate, father, husband, and friend. Im so thankful to have overcome alcohol dependency and live a healthy life. To many more years.”
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